Clydebuilt Draughtsman Blended Malt (Ardgowan)
Clydebuilt Draughtsman Blended Malt (Ardgowan) is a Blended Malt whisky made by Ardgowan Distillery. ABV: 46%. Our expert rating is 8.2/10.
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Nose
Complex and inviting — the marriage of 25-year-old malt with younger oloroso-matured components creates genuine depth. Dark fruit, sherry warmth, a gentle spice.
Palate
Mouth-watering — toast with juicy blackcurrant jam, subtle allspice, dark red fruits, herbal hints. The eight-distillery blend and the aged malt component add breadth and a composed maturity unusual for a NAS blend.
Finish
A one hundred metre dash — a slow start building to a supercharged, explosive finish. Arguably the most dynamic close in the Clydebuilt series.
Expert Review
8.2/10The final Clydebuilt — eight distilleries including 25-year-old malt, married in oloroso and sherry butts.
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